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The NBA playoffs begin Saturday, April 18, and for the first time in more than two decades, the postseason will air without TNT. The NBA released the Game 1 schedule for the first round on Sunday, with eight matchups spread across two days and three broadcast partners. Under the league’s new 11-year, $76 billion media…
The second of the season for the Charlotte Hornets may be one of the best teams in the league, but they still finished with the No. 9 seed in the Eastern Conference. The Hornets turned things up on both sides of the ball, and they gave their opponents problems in almost every single game down […] The post Hornets make dominant NBA history despite finishing with No. 9 seed in East appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Despite a new Luka Doncic injury update, the Los Angeles Lakers have a tough task for the first-round playoff series vs the Houston Rockets. The post Lakers Get Bad News For Playoff Series Vs Rockets Amid Luka Doncic Update appeared first on Heavy Sports.
This year's play-in includes six teams that finished above .500 in the regular season. Intense matchups are in store for fans from April 14 to 17.
On Sunday evening, the Chicago Bulls closed out their 2025-26 NBA season with a road loss against the Dallas Mavericks. The Bulls sat several of their key players in this matchup and ended up giving up 80 points in the first half, ultimately falling by a final score of 149-128. The good news for the […] The post Bulls’ final day of regular season plays out in ideal fashion for 2026 NBA Draft appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Ranking the 5 best Bucks coaching candidates to replace Doc Rivers, from Taylor Jenkins to Tom Thibodeau sportingnews.com
Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future with the Milwaukee Bucks is anything but certain, and now, the ‘Greek Freak’ is even asking for advice from reporters. Although Antetokounmpo has just completed the first season of his three-year, $175 million contract extension, he can, if he so chooses, opt out after next season and become an unrestricted free agent […] The post Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo asks reporter what he’d do in star’s position with supermax decision looming appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Denver Nuggets HC David Adelman issues a stern warning to Western Conference opponents ahead of playoffs.
Five key injuries — including Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves and Jimmy Butler — are shaping the 2026 NBA Playoffs before the postseason tips off.
The Spurs sat out Victor Wembanyama in the season finale against the Nuggets on Sunday, a decision that is being met with criticism. The post Spurs Face Backlash for Wemby Decision With Playoff Implications appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Heat vs. Hornets play-in clash heats up as Miami’s 3-1 dominance meets Charlotte’s resurgence, LaMelo Ball’s spark, and Kon Knueppel’s Rookie of the Year push.
"I don't think he's a guy you can build a team around" - When a Detroit legend doubted Cade Cunningham's potential Basketball Network
Shaquille O’Neal just made the viral Indiana Pacers fans even more famous. During the final day of the 2025-26 NBA regular season, Shaq and the “Inside the NBA” crew talked to Michael and Grace, who are getting their 15 minutes following a hilarious conversation caught on camera by the Pacers’ FanDuel Sports Network broadcast during … The post Shaq puts viral Pacers fans in an awkward situation with a wild offer appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Scotiabank Arena turned cold as Drake used his iconic seats to tease his new project during the Toronto Raptors' latest game.
The league’s new TV deals introduce a stark reality.
Stephen Curry’s ankle concern looms as the Warriors face the Clippers in a high-stakes play-in clash, with form, momentum, and recent loss shaping expectations.
As the regular season concludes and the New York Knicks look ahead to their playoff series against the Atlanta Hawks, superfan Ben Stiller has faith in his team. Days before the Knicks-Hawks series commences, Stiller agreed with Shaun Possible’s take, who believes New York will win the series in five games. While Stiller didn’t anything […] The post Knicks superfan Ben Stiller drops bold playoff prediction for Hawks series appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Golden State Warriors relied heavily on Brandin Podziemski, especially during Steph Curry’s absence.
Hours before the Milwaukee Bucks and the Philadelphia 76ers met for the final time during the 2025-2026 NBA season, the head coach, Doc Rivers, was asked about his former center, Joel Embiid. As a head coach with firsthand experience of dealing with the unfortunate concerns that have affected Embiid throughout his career, Rivers was once […] The post Former 76ers Coach Doc Rivers Makes Statement on Joel Embiid appeared first on Heavy Sports.
The Indiana Pacers’ brutal 2025–26 NBA season finally came to a merciful end on Sunday. But before the Pacers’ final game of the campaign against the Detroit Pistons at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Ind., Tyrese Haliburton issued a hopeful message to Indiana fans. Addressing the crowd while wearing sunglasses and an Indiana jacket, Haliburton told … The post Fans had harsh reactions to Tyrese Haliburton’s appearance during the Pacers’ season finale appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Shaquille O’Neal turned a heated courtside argument into a high-stakes television moment by daring a viral fan to propose.
The New York Knicks have firmly secured the No. 3 seed in the Eastern Conference, and they are preparing to fight for the championship. However, before the Knicks’ first playoff game, Knicks fans had taken a serious blow, one that did not concern the team at all.It is being said that this postseason, fans will […] The post Knicks Fans Get Bad News Before Playoffs Even Begin appeared first on Heavy Sports.
The 2025-26 NBA season has been special for the San Antonio Spurs. This is Mitch Johnson’s first season as the full-time coach, following an interim role last year after Gregg Popovich’s stroke. It is also Dan Weiss’s first season as the Spurs’ radio voice. The former pregame and postgame host took over for the retired Bill Schoening.…
Following a disappointing year without playoff basketball, Klay Thompson provided an honest look at his uncertain tenure in Dallas.
